GMS Hosts 28th Annual Henry I. Russek Student Achievement Day
Students from across Graduate Medical Sciences presented their research at the 28th Annual Henry I. Russek Student Achievement Day on Friday, May 6, 2022. It was the first in-person Russek Day since 2019. The event was first held in 1994 in memory of Dr. Henry I. Russek, a prolific physician and scientist whose research and clinical work revolutionized modern cardiology as we know it. This year’s... More
Why Diversity Statements Are Needed From Faculty Candidates
On Wednesday April 27, faculty were invited to join panelists from BU, Columbia, Cornell and Emory as they discussed why diversity statements are needed from faculty candidates, what content to look for and whether they should be mandatory. The panelists shared best practices for reviewing and weighing faculty diversity statements during the faculty hiring process and answered participant questions. Why Diversity Statements Needed From Faculty Flyer_ See... More
Looking Back on Graduate and Professional Student Appreciation Week
April 4th to 8th marked National Graduate and Professional Student Appreciation Week, a chance for Graduate Medical Sciences (GMS) to honors our students’ accomplishments and dedication to their academic, scientific, and professional pursuits. Throughout the week, GMS hosted three separate events that brought our community together to network, build professional profiles, and ultimately, spend quality time with classmates, faculty, and staff. If you missed any of last... More
Vulnerability in Leadership: Success from Mentorship
What does Leadership mean to you? How does being vulnerable in building your mentor and mentee relationship add to the success of these relationships? This past Monday (February 14th 2022) GMS and their C3 Center (Community Catalyst Center) in partnership with the Graduate Student Affairs office hosted ‘Vulnerable Leadership Part I with guest speaker Dr. Jerry M. Whitmore Jr. from Wheelock college. The session enriched... More
GMS Spotlight: TOTAL App
The following article is by Maureen McCarthy from BU Digital Learning & Innovation. Find the original post here. Find step-by-step instructions for using the TOTAL app here. Q&A: EXPLORING THE TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES TO AUGMENT LEARNING (TOTAL) INCUBATOR PROJECT Digital learning initiatives are happening across the BU campus. This Q&A series highlights innovative ideas, collaborative thinking, cutting-edge perspectives and those leading the digital teaching and learning charge. The DL&I Incubator team... More
GMS Spotlight: Professional Life
At Graduate Medical Sciences, we understand that a successful graduate education prepares students for the real world. To make sure each and every one of our students knows their career options, feels prepared for job interviews, and is confident in their ability to network, our Professional Life office offers various workshops, trainings, and seminars throughout the academic year. From personalized mentorship to networking opportunities and internship information, More
“I Am a Work In Progress” Event with Dr. Erika Angle
Join us for a special talk from Dr. Erika Angle to learn from her entrepreneurial journeys in science and nonprofit. Find out how BU alumni Dr. Erika Angle (GMS'12) launched her entrepreneurial journey through biotech and social impact. Hear how Dr. Angle founded a biotech company Ixcela and nonprofit Science from Scientists. Ask questions during the live Q&A session Register Here to Attend! This event is sponsored by... More
10/14 – Courageous Conversations
Students-only event. Date: October 14th, 2020 Time: 3:30pm - 5:00pm EST Register here: tinyurl.com/busmcourageousconversations/
9/26 – WPDC Book Club
This book club is a space where members can discuss literature that speaks to the diverse experiences of women building careers in science. At our first meeting, we will be discussing Part 1 of Lab Girl, by Hope Jahren. Date: September 26th, 2020 Time: 6:00pm - 7:00pm EST RSVP here to attend!
9/23 – Introduction to SciVal, Bibliometrics Database
There is growing impetus throughout higher education to incorporate data into decision making. One focus is the growing availability of bibliometrics, or the collection and analysis of data about books, articles, and other publications. SciVal, one of the leading sources of bibliometric data for academic institutions, is available for free to all BU faculty and staff. Join this virtual training for an overview of SciVal, its potential applications, and a practical... More